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Charlie had acupuncture today

This afternoon Charlie had an acupuncture treatment at the vets. He was so relaxed during his treatment that he fell asleep on my lap. We're noticing such an improvement in him from earlier today. He was having pain episodes, and his vet saw what it's like for him when he's having a bad day. The vet has also prescribed Tramadol as needed for pain.

We have decided to take him for weekly acupuncture with his vet, and twice a week rehab, where he will get massage, range of motion, and strengthening exercises with a specialist.

This is making me a believer! He had 20 tiny needles, one was in the top of his head, several down both sides of his spine, and several in his right hind leg. After he slept for awhile, he woke up and was walking better than ever before. It's just like one of his best days now, when earlier he was having pain! He was sooo relaxed!

This is so encouraging!
We've been looking into it for Abbey. My sister takes her 13 yr old lab to a vet for accupuncture at the U of M and has had great results. We're thinking of seeing how Abbey does with her. I figure it can't hurt.